The CTO Forum and its two special workgroups, The CIO Council and The Energy Council, today announced the formation of the CTO Institute, the first of its kind. The CTO Forum, Inc. has forged a partnership with Stanford University’s industry interactive technology research network (MediaX) to create this ground-breaking CTO Institute. The CTO Institute will expand the breadth of the existing programs offered at Stanford University in Wallenberg Hall. Starting in September 2009, The CTO Forum and MediaX at Stanford University will be offering exciting CTO and CIO leadership courses providing a foundation to strengthen executive skills in the areas of Innovation, Research & Development, Emerging Science & Technology and Business Growth in general.

“CTO Forum Board and members have driven the formation of the CTO Institute to provide unparallel opportunities for current and future generations of technology and innovation leaders. Stanford University is an ideal partner to host the CTO Institute at the Wallenberg Hall which can provide access to invaluable resources facilitating a shared vision for learning. The CTO Institute sessions will enable leaders to connect, synergize their intellects, uncover what's new and emerging, imagine what's possible, and return to their organization to create and manage the next generation of technology products and services,” said Basheer Janjua, Founding-Chair and President of the CTO Forum.

“MediaX is pleased to partner with the CTO Forum on the CTO Institute and extends MediaX sponsored programs, research and insights to CTO members. Innovation practices are more dynamic than ever as global collaboration, social networking, and new media forms evolve,” said Charles House, Executive Director of MediaX at Stanford University.

About The CTO Forum:

The CTO Forum and its two special workgroups – The CIO Council and The Energy Council – are independent, non-profit organizations dedicated to fostering a trusted, open and creative environment where the brightest minds of our time convene to address the industry’s most important issues. Its mission is to facilitate collaboration among the world’s most accomplished technology visionaries. The organization’s prestigious and elite membership consists of some of the most influential CTOs, CIOs, Researchers, Engineers and Scientists. Membership to the CTO Forum is by Invite-Only and granted on a highly selective basis, which ensures that all participants are surrounded by peers of a similarly distinguished stature and caliber. For more information, visit www.thectoforum.net.

About MediaX:

MediaX at Stanford University is a collaboration of Stanford and industry that brings together Stanford's leading interactive technology research with companies committed to technical advancement and innovation. The Media X research network sponsors Stanford faculty and researchers studying basic issues about the design and use of interactive technologies. The multidisciplinary projects that result are influencing the next generation of commerce, learning and entertainment. For more information see http://mediax.stanford.edu/index.html.

About Stanford University:

Leland Stanford Jr. University is an acclaimed institution and one of the best universities in the world. Since its establishment in 1891, Stanford University has been a center for learning, research, and innovation. Stanford University is a center for not only students and professors, but maintains a strong relationship with industry. For more information see http://www.stanford.edu/.